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1. UC study reveals Australians accessing more news than usual during COVID-19 pandemic

   A new report from the News and Media Research Centre at the University of Canberra has found that the social distancing measures put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in news consumption

   More on UC study reveals Australians accessing more news than usual during COVID-19 pandemic 06 May 2020

2. UC welcomes ACT Government's international student relief package

   The University of Canberra has welcomed the ACT Government’s announcement to provide $450,000 of urgent assistance to support local temporary visa holders, including international students, who have lost their income due to COVID-19.

   More on UC welcomes ACT Government's international student relief package 28 Apr 2020

3. No one left behind: New UC Vice-Chancellor looks towards education for all

   Professor Paddy Nixon began his tenure as the sixth Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Canberra on Monday 6 April.

   More on No one left behind: New UC Vice-Chancellor looks towards education for all 24 Apr 2020

4. ICU rehab for COVID-19: global experts join forces on clinical guidelines

   To ensure the safety of patients and clinicians, experts from around the world have joined forces on clinical guidelines for ICU physiotherapists treating COVID-19 patients – among them, the University of Canberra’s Dr Bernie Bissett.

   More on ICU rehab for COVID-19: global experts join forces on clinical guidelines 20 Apr 2020

5. How is quality of life changing for Canberrans following 2020 challenges?

   First bushfires, then a major hailstorm and now COVID-19. 2020 has brought with it many challenges for people living in the ACT and surrounding NSW, and researchers from the University of Canberra want to know how it is impacting the wellbeing of residents.

   More on How is quality of life changing for Canberrans following 2020 challenges? 15 Apr 2020